Lightening strikes again: The Lotus Evora Sport 410

• 0-60 mph in 3.9 secs and a top speed of 186 mph
• 70 kg slashed from the weight of the Evora 400
• Comprehensive carbon fibre package as standard
• Increased power, reduced mass, sharper handling
• Total production limited to one-hundred and fifty vehicles per year

In a move that should surprise no one, Lotus has raised the bar once again by
lightening the Evora in order to develop the sensational Evora Sport 410.
Following on from the recently announced Elise Cup 250, and the Exige Sport 350,
Lotus’ famous Lightweight Laboratory has been hard at work cutting the weight of
the Evora 400 by a massive 70kg. With a host of high-performance carbon fibre
components as standard, and sharing the 410 hp supercharged engine with the
track-bred 3-Eleven, the Lotus Evora Sport 410 clocks 0-60 in 3.9 seconds on its
way to a top speed of 186mph.
Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Group Lotus plc, commented, “We couldn’t help ourselves,
and many may have guessed what we were planning following our recent
announcements. We wanted to make the Evora even better: lighter, faster and
sharper, but our team has exceeded our expectations. Lotus has distilled what
makes the Evora so special into something that’s even more focused. The result
is dynamically excellent and nothing short of superb.”

This new, top-of-the-range Evora has been thoroughly re-evaluated, with every
component assessed, optimised and reengineered as required. This covers every
aspect of the car, including a drastically simplified carbon fibre tailgate (combining
five separate elements into one), new lighter-weight door trim panels and the
liberal addition of carbon fibre across the entire car.
The Sport 410 builds on the excellent work undertaken in the development of the
Evora 400, itself a massive enhancement over the first generation of Evora.
However, far from a stripped-out special, the Evora Sport 410 retains excellent
road manners, being refined and composed during everyday driving.
The significant drop in mass, and a power boost, means the Evora Sport 410 is
capable of lapping the company’s Hethel test track in 1 minute 28 seconds* - an
impressive 3 seconds faster than the Evora 400. Reflecting what Lotus does best,
it demonstrates the company’s principle of ‘adding lightness’.
The Lotus Evora Sport 410 is the result of Lotus’ philosophy of continuous
improvement. With a lower centre of gravity, and a kerb weight slashed to just
1,325 kg, the car provides an impressive 309 hp/tonne.
In addition to boosting straight-line speed, the significant reduction in mass
has allowed sharper, more agile and intuitive handling - with even greater
accuracy and feel. Jean-Marc Gales added, “The Evora chassis was already the
best in the business – the Evora Sport 410 takes it to a whole new level”.
Complementing this is a higher-output version of the supercharged, 3.5-litre
6-cylinder engine, developed through the Lotus 3-Eleven project which has beaten
Nürburgring records. As a result, the car boasts 410 hp at 7000 rpm and 410 Nm
of torque at 3500 rpm.

The high-performance, carbon fibre components have played the single biggest
role in the evolution of the Evora Sport 410. These include front splitter, roof
panel, tailgate, and rear diffuser as well as race-derived sports seats and a
revised front access panel. The one-piece carbon tailgate incorporates a
louvered section, inspired by some of Lotus’ most-famous heritage models, and
together with carbon rear quarter-light panels help provide the car with a
sleeker, fastback-style trailing roofline. These changes have also improved the
car’s aerodynamic downforce by 15% with no increase in drag.

The car’s reduced kerb weight has allowed the recalibration of the suspension,
with improved geometry and completely revised damping, as well as a ride height
5mm lower than the Evora 400. As a result, handling is sharper, along with
better body and roll control, yet ride comfort and composure is retained. Ultra
light-weight, 10-spoke forged aluminium wheels, and optional Michelin Cup 2
tyres, complete the car’s dynamic revisions.

Appealing to purists, the Evora Sport 410’s manual gearbox features a low
inertia flywheel, to help ensure swift changes, while a Torsen-type limited slip
differential (LSD) gives better traction, and faster exit speeds when cornering.
Available as an option, the automatic transmission offers gear selection via
lightweight aluminium paddles mounted to the steering wheel.
The new Evora Sport 410 also features Lotus’ Dynamic Performance Management (DPM)
which, selected via a dashboard switch, provides ‘Sport’ and ‘Race’ settings.
Proportionally increasing throttle response, lowering traction slip thresholds
and removing understeer recognition, it allows enhanced control before the
system intervenes.
As standard, the Evora Sport 410 comes with carbon fibre sports seats trimmed
with Alcantara®, along with the steering wheel and centre console. An integrated
touch-screen entertainment system can also be specified, including iPod®
connectivity and Bluetooth® functionality.

The rest of the Sport 410’s cabin has received attention as part of its
development. Weight saving measures includes attractive one-piece door trim
panels finished in Alcantara®, with contrast stitching, the deletion of door arm
rests and stowage pockets, the relocation of tailgate and fuel filler release
buttons and the removal of speakers - if an entertainment system is not
specified.

As well as the standard paint selection, the new Evora can also be personalised
through the recently launched Lotus Exclusive programme. Combining traditional
British craftsmanship with modern design, the service inspires customers to
spend time tailoring the character of their Lotus with a comprehensive array of
options.

The Lotus Evora Sport 410 will be limited to a global production run of
one-hundred and fifty vehicles per year and will be available in all major
markets from June 2016.

A specific North American version of the Evora Sport 410 will be announced later
in 2016.